It is kind of funny that now, at my age in life, I find myself
living in a small town – well, it isn’t that small, but it certainly is a lot
smaller than Calgary or Edmonton, where I spent most of my life growing up. I
love Strathmore and the feeling I get just driving around without all the stresses
I have when I do go to Calgary (only when I have to). I was born in Pincher
Creek, Alberta, then we moved to Stettler, Alberta; then the two big cities
(Edmonton and Calgary) and now find myself in Strathmore. I think born a small
town girl, you will find yourself going back to where you feel comfortable.
There is just something very special about going home! Smaller towns
(I think) seem to have a different sense of community, a different feeling. For
instance, I get a great big smile every time I drive by the water park in
Strathmore on a hot sunny day watching all the families spending their time
together running through the fountains and having a picnic lunch. Those are the
things that make children happy and times to cherish throughout their life. And
how about Chestermere, with all the improvements to all the beach areas on the
lake? We lived in Chestermere for 15 years before moving to Strathmore, at a
time when there were just the houses on the lake and the golf course and the
surrounding area was all farmers’ fields. Well we all know how that has
changed!! From a very small town with only one gas station and absolutely
nothing else, Chestermere has grown into a “City” and the lake, which not too
long ago, was called “Chester-slough” has become anything but.
We should be very proud of our communities and all the amenities
they have to offer: walking paths, golf courses, community centers, amazing
restaurants and so much more.
Be proud of your community and be a part of where you live –there is
a reason you live here!
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